Boy Who Felt Too Much: How a Renowned Neuroscientist and His Son Changed Our View of Autism Forever

Henry Markram is the Elon Musk of neuroscience, with a goal of decoding all disturbances of the mind within a generation. His son Kai's autism inspired his groundbreaking research, which upended the conventional wisdom about autism and led to his theory of Intense World Syndrome. Markram believes that people like Kai don't feel too little but too much, with their senses being too delicate for this world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Arcade Publishing

Markram has spent the last 20 years developing his theory,which he calls Intense World Syndrome. He has published more than 100 papers on the subject,and his work has been featured in numerous publications,including The New York Times,The Wall Street Journal,and Scientific American. His research has led to the development of new treatments for autism,including sensory integration therapy,which has been shown to improve the lives of many children with the disorder.
Henry Markram, the visionary behind the billion-dollar Blue Brain Project and the Elon Musk of neuroscience, has dedicated his life to decoding the mysteries of the mind. His personal journey began when his son Kai was diagnosed with autism, challenging his understanding of neuroscience and inspiring groundbreaking research that would revolutionize our understanding of the disorder. Markram's theory of Intense World Syndrome, which he has spent the last 20 years developing, proposes that individuals like Kai experience the world as too intense, with their senses being too delicate for this world. This theory has led to the development of new treatments for autism, including sensory integration therapy, which has shown remarkable improvements in the lives of many children with the disorder. Markram's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Scientific American, and has brought attention to the urgent need for more research and understanding of autism. His personal story highlights the power of unconditional love and the importance of challenging conventional wisdom to make a positive impact on the world.

Weight: 248g
Dimension: 209 x 139 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951627492